Specials exclusive Offers

In addition to Ultimate Africa client exclusives and our low price guarantee we regularly receive special offers from Africa’s leading lodges, camps and hotels. In many cases they are only valid for non-peak times of year… however there are some real gems that offer both a great experience and value!

As of late February 2018:

Specials We Love:

2018 BEST VALUE AFRICAN SAFARI: Do you want a comfortable all inclusive value safari with Africa’s most highly trained guides, awesome food, lots of activities, and maximum wildlife far from crowds? Look no further than our 10 day “2018 Best Value African Safari” in Zimbabwe. Ultimate Africa’s president, Ian Proctor, personally designed this trip based on his 25+ years of safari experience in Africa. You will spend 3 nights at Zambezi Expeditions and 3 nights at Somalisa Expeditions. The camps are small and intimate. Each tented room, set right amongst the animals, has comfortable beds and en suite toilet / hot camp shower. Partake in day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4×4 vehicles, canoeing, and professionally guided walks. The trip also includes 1 night in Johannesburg and 2 nights at the world’s largest waterfall, Victoria Falls. US $3,800 per person April – June and November / US $5,000 per person July – October 2018 Price includes light air transfers between camps. Price excludes international flights. This trip is best June through September. For more info call us in Seattle toll free 1 800 461 0682 or email today RE: “2018 Best Value African Safari”.Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

2018 BEST VALUE FAMILY SAFARI: Our 10 day “2018 Best Value Family Safari” visiting Botswana and Victoria Falls offers a safe and comfortable, all inclusive family safari experience. Great English speaking professional guides, awesome food, lots of activities, and maximum wildlife far from crowds. You will spend 3 nights at Khwai Leadwood Camp and 3 nights at Linyanti Ebony Camp. The camps are small and intimate. Each family room takes 2 adults and 2 children and is set right amongst the animals. Rooms have comfortable beds and en suite toilet / shower with hot / cold running water. Partake in day and night wildlife viewing drives in open 4×4 vehicles, boating, canoeing, and professionally guided walks. The trip also includes 1 night in Johannesburg and 2 all inclusive nights at the world’s largest waterfall, Victoria Falls. US $4,500 per December through March / US $5,000 person April – June and November / US $5,500 per person July – October 2018. Price includes light air transfers between camps. Price excludes international flights. This trip is best June through September. For more info call us in Seattle toll free 1 800 461 0682 or email today RE: “2018 Best Value Family Safari”.Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

2018 BEST VALUE LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARI: If you like luxury but don’t want to pay for it this special is it. Travel before the end of March 2018 and save close to 50% off high season rates at several of Africa’s most luxurious safari properties. Start with 3 to 4 nights in Cape Town where March weather is typically gorgeous. There are 3 or 4 luxury properties there that really stand out. Then fly to Botswana, the Switzerland of Africa with more lion and elephant than any country, for 6 to 9 nights. Visit 2 or 3 properties – try Africa’s #1 Mombo Camp in combination with Paul Allen’s Abu Elephant Camp or Kings Pool – ending at Victoria Falls for 2 nights. Here too there are several luxury options we can discuss. During March the Falls are hugely impressive. This is the trip we would take for maximum luxury, wildlife, fun, and safety. Costs vary depending upon exact properties chosen and number of nights but roughly speaking a trip that would cost US $16,000 per person during high season would cost closer to US $ 10,000 per person with our special pricing. Prices exclude international flights. Excludes the period December 20 – January 10.Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

African Bushcamps, Botswana:This is a HUGE special… probably the best value in Africa today. Travel to Botswana and stay at Khwai Tented, Khwai Leadwood, Linyanti Bushcamp, or Linyanti Ebony before March 31, 2018 for US $285 per adult / US $143 per child per night all inclusive (all park fees, activities, meals, drinks). Light air transfers into / out of camps is extra. Based on a minimum 6 night stay. Ultimate Africa Top Pick

&Beyond, Botswana: Spend 7 nights at up to 3 &Beyond lodges and camps in Botswana (We love Sandibe Safari Lodge but activities at Chobe Under Canvas and Savute Under Canvas are limited to daytime drives only – bummer. Xaranna and Xudum are just ok wildlife wise. You can do better) and enjoy free flights.

&Beyond, Botswana: Honeymoon special! Book 2 or more nights at any of &Beyond’s lodges or camps in Botswana (We suggest 3 nights at Sandibe Safari Lodge) and the bride receives 50% off. Valid for couples travelling within six months of marriage date Marriage certificate required.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Great Plains Conservation: Guests staying a minimum of 6 nights at a combo of Duba Plains Camp and Selinda / Zarafa / Zarafa Dhow Suites will receive a free 35 minute helicopter transfer between the camps. Valid for travel April through September 2018.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Great Plains Conservation: Stay a minimum of 6 nights at a combo of Duba Plains, Selinda, Zarafa, or at Zarafa Dhow Suites and receive FREE light air transfers from Maun, between camps, and back to Maun! Wow! And this can be combined with the free helicopter special above! Valid for travel through March 2018.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Jack’s Camp, Botswana: Stay 3 nights in 2018 and receive a free horseback safari and a safari treatment of your choice in their new spa!

Natural Selection, Botswana: Free night. Book 6 nights and receive a 7th night free at Sable Alley, Jack’s Camp, San Camp, Camp Kalahari, Meno A Kwena, and Hyena Pan. Travel by March 31, 2018. 3 nights must be spent at the camp where you take your free night.

Sanctuary Retreats, Botswana: Book 3 or more nights at any of Sanctuary Retreats’ camps and lodges in Botswana and save up to 35% depending upon the season. Properties include Baines’, Stanleys’, Chief’s and Chobe Chilwero (although we don’t recommend Chobe Chilwero as the Chobe waterfront is overcrowded with daytrippers from Victoria Falls and you cannot drive off road or at night).

Wilderness Safaris, Botswana: Guests who book 5 nights at any combination Abu Camp, Duma Tau Camp, Jacana Camp, Jao Camp, Kalahari Plains Camp, Kings Pool Camp, Kwetsani Tree Camp, Little Tubu Camp, Little Vumbura, Mombo Trails (closes Feb 26), Seba Camp, Savuti Camp, Tubu Tree Camp, Vumbura Plains, and Xigera Camp will receive an additional 6th night for free! Book 10 nights at receive 2 additional nights free! This is a great deal – especially during October which is considered high season! Abu, Jao, and Kings Pool, which are Premier Camps, are included as well! You can also include nights at camps in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Valid for travel now through March 31, 2018 excluding festive season December 20, 2017 through January 10, 2018.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Kenya:

&Beyond, Kenya / Tanzania: Spend 7 or more nights at any combination of &Beyond lodges and camps in Kenya and / or Tanzania and enjoy free flights. We suggest 2 nights at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, 2 nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, 3 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas, and 3 nights at Bateleur Camp. This trip is best late July through early October. Maximum 4 properties. Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp and Mnemba Island are excluded.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Cottar’s 1920’s Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya: As Ultimate Africa clients Cottar’s will arrange a “campaign style” bubble bath on your verandah. The collapsible canvas tub takes one back to a time when porters carried an amazing assortment of comforts through wildest Africa. In addition Ultimate Africa guests will receive a complimentary 1 hour massage per person.Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Governors Camps, Masai Mara, Kenya: Early bird discounts of between 15% – 35% are available for bookings confirmed before June 30, 2018 at any Governors Camp Collection Kenya Properties (discount dependant on the month of travel) for travel during 2018.

Ol Lentille, Laikipia, Kenya: Stay 4 nights for the pirce of 3 at Ol Lentille in 2018. I really love the Eyrie – especially for a romantic getaway. Alternatively, if on a honeymoon, the bride can save 50%. Valid for travel before December 20, 2018.

Ol Lentille and Cottars 1920s: Receive 1 free night at the Sanctuary at Ol Lentille and 1 free night at Cottars 1920s with all internal flights / transfers for US $4,480 per person! Valid for travel before December 20, 2018.

Mozambique:

&Beyond Benguerra Island Lodge, Benguerra Island, Mozambique: Stay 6 or more nights in 2018 at &Beyond’s Benguerra Island Lodge and receive a free SA Airlink flight from Kruger Mpumalanga to Vilanculos or from Vilanculos to Johannesburg. In addition receive free roundtrip helicopter transfers from Vilanculos to the lodge. Now THAT is a great special!Ultimate Africa Top Pick

&Beyond, Mozambique:Honeymoon special! Book 2 (or more) nights at any one of the &Beyond lodges in the Mozambique (Benguerra Island Lodge or Vamizi Island) and the bride receives 50% off. Valid for couples travelling within six months of marriage date. Marriage certificate required.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Azura Quilalea, Quilalea Private Island, Mozambique: Book a 5 night stay up to March 15, 2018 and receive a free return helicopter transfer between Pemba and Quilalea Private Island.

Villa Santorini, Vilanculos, Mozambique: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 during low season (January through June and September through December 19) and 5 nights for the price of 4 during high season (July through August).

North Island, Seychelles: Guests under 17 years of age, sharing in the second bedroom, stay free!

North Island, Seychelles: Free helicopter flight! Book before March 31, 2018 for travel any time before December 15, 2018, for a minimum of 5 nights, and receive a complimentary helicopter transfer from Mahé to North Island. Stay in Villa North Island and get a free roundtrip helicopter transfer.

North Island, Seychelles: Honeymoon / Wedding special! North Island has hosted some amazing honeymoon guests – George and Amal, William and Kate, David and Victoria… Why not add your names to the list? In addition to the stay 7 nights for the price of 6 special valid until December 23, 2018 one spouse will receive a further 25% discount. Plus you will be upgraded from a Presidential Villa to Villa North Island on arrival (subject to availability). Also consider saying “I do” at North Island! The pristine white sands form the perfect setting for a private ceremony as you celebrate in the company of your closest friends – or with just the two of you. North Island will take care of all the wedding planning requirements.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

South Africa:

&Beyond Sabi Sands, South Africa: Honeymoon special! Book 2 or more nights at any one of the &Beyond lodges in the Sabi Sands (Ngala Lodge, Ngala Tented, or Kirkman’s Camp) and the bride receives 50% off. Valid for couples travelling within six months of marriage date Marriage certificate required.

Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa: Stay 4 or more nights in a Table Mountain Luxury room or better and receive 20% off the nightly rate. Stay 5 or more nights and receive 25% off the nightly rate. Guests will also receive breakfast in bed one morning and either a full afternoon tea or whiskey tasting along with late checkout (subject to availability). Ultimate Africa guests can also select a bottle of wine from our private wine bin – we suggest the pinotage!Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Cape Grace Hotel / Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa: This is a GREAT special! Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 at the Cape Grace Hotel in a Table Mountain Luxury room or better and 4 nights at Tswalu Kalahari and receive complimentary Cape Town airport transfers, a Molori Sleep Out Experience, and free flights to and from Twsalu. Guests will also receive breakfast in bed one morning and either a full afternoon tea or whiskey tasting along with late checkout (subject to availability). Ultimate Africa guests can also select a bottle of wine from our private wine bin – we suggest the pinotage!Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa:Honyemoon / Anniversary special! Stay 3 or more nights and receive complimentary airport transfers, sparkling wine and homemade chocolates in your room, a romantic dinner at Signal Restaurant to the value of R300 per person or a couples massage, and a special turn down gift each night. Guests will also receive breakfast in bed one morning and either a full afternoon tea or whiskey tasting along with late checkout (subject to availability). Ultimate Africa guests can also select a bottle of wine from our private wine bin – we suggest the pinotage! Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Molori Safari Lodge, Madikwe Reserve, South Africa: Honeymoon special! This is one of the most luxurious properties in South Africa and PERFECT for honeymooners! Honeymooners who spend 3 nights will receive 50% off return flights Johannesburg – Madikwe, a bottle of champagne on arrival, a massage, complimentary upgrade to the Presidential Suite, a private safari vehicle, a bush breakfast and romantic picnic on the star deck or in your suite! This is awesome! Combine this with our 4 for 3 / suite upgrade / massage special at the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town, and the bride pays 50% special we have with &Beyond in Sabi Sands (stay at Ngala Lodge, Ngala Tented or Kirkman’s) and &Beyond Benguerra Island in Mozambique and you have an AWESOME honeymoon experience.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Royal Portfolio, South Africa: Receive a free night at either the Silo in Cape Town, La Residence in Franschhoek, or Birkenhead House when you book a 7 to 10 night package of Royal Portfolio properties.

Singita Lebombo / Sweni, Kruger National Park, South Africa: Stay 4 nights at Singita Lebombo or Sweni in Kruger National Park for the price of 3 nights. Valid through May 31, 2018 and September 1 through December 19, 2018.

Tswalu, South Africa: Ultimate Africa clients will receive complimentary access Fireblade Aviation’s State Lounge – an exclusive, secluded VIP lounge in the Private Aviation area of the Johannesburg Airport with a dedicated butler, free wi-fi, personal television, couches and dining room. Chefs will offer you an alfresco meal and you will have full access to the showers, gym and the rest of the VIP lounge facilities. All beverages included. If The State Lounge is unavailable a dayroom will be made available including full access to the showers, gym, restaurant (including beverages), and the rest of the VIP lounge facilities.Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Tswalu, Kalahari, South Africa: Tswalu, owned by the Oppenheimer family, is the largest private game reserve in all of South Africa. Stay 5 nights for the price of 4 at either Motse or Tarkuni Lodges! Includes private vehicle and guide, walking, and horse safaris!

Tswalu Tarkuni Lodge, Kalahari, South Africa: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 when you book Tarkuni Lodge – the Oppenheimer’s private holiday home – for exclusive use. As there are 5 suites this is perfect for groups of 8 to 10 guests. Includes private everything: vehicle and guide, walking, horse safaris, chef and so on!

Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa: Stay 3 nights in a Superior Sea Facing room and we will include a 4th night free! In addition receive a complimentary upgrade to a 1 bedroom suite (confirmed at time of booking), a complimentary spa treatment per person, and sunset canapés and bubbly one evening! The hotel has 9 sea facing suites and 3 mountain facing suites and although the upgrade can be confirmed at the time of booking the type of 1 bedroom suite cannot be confirmed. Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Tanzania and Zanzibar:

&Beyond, Tanzania: Spend 7 or more nights at any combination of &Beyond lodges and camps in Tanzania and enjoy free flights. We suggest 2 nights at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, 2 nights at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and 3 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas. Skip Grumeti Camp and Klein’s Camp as the locations are not ideal. This trip is best late July through early October and mid January through mid March. Maximum 4 properties. Mnemba Island is excluded.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

&Beyond, Tanzania / Zanzibar: Honeymoon special! Book 2 or more nights at any one of the &Beyond lodges in the Tanzania or Zanzibar (Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Mnemba Island, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, or Serengeti Under Canvas. Skip Grumeti Camp and Klein’s Camp as the locations are not ideal) and the bride receives 50% off. Valid for couples travelling within six months of marriage date Marriage certificate required.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

&Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar: Stay for 3 or more nights at Mnemba Island and receive free flights from either Arusha or Lake Manyara to Zanzibar or from Zanzibar to Arusha / Lake Manyara. We do need to include a second AndBeyond property for this special to apply – we suggest Crater Lodge for 2 nights.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Asilia Africa, Tanzania:6 nights for the price of 5, kids 18 and under travel free, and no single supplement, at Asilia properties in Tanzania between January 6 – March 31, 2018 and June 1 – 30, 2018. You do not need to stay 6 nights at 1 property to receive the free night.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Lemala, Tanzania: Honeymoon special! Bride receives 50% off the price of every night and groom receives 1 free night at any Lemala camps in Tanzania in 2018. Includes sparkling wine on arrival, a bride “surprise” and an upgrade to a private safari vehicle if available. As there is a minimum 5 night stay we suggest 2 nights at Lemala Ngorongoro and 3 nights Lemala Ndutu mid January through mid March. Excludes July / August.Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Lemala, Tanzania: Kids 6 and under stay free (max 2 kids). One child between 7 and 16 stays free whilst a second between 7 and 16 stays at 50%.

Lemala, Tanzania: Receive a private vehicle with 4 guests.

Lemala, Tanzania: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 or 7 nights for the price of 5 at any Lemala camps in Tanzania in 2018. Combine 3 nights Lemala Ngorongoro Crater with 4 nights Lemala Ndutu mid January through mid March for a great value with 2 nights free! Excludes July / August.

Nomad Safaris, Tanzania: 5 nights for the price of 4 or stay 7 nights for the price of 5 nights at any combination of Nomad Camp’s in Tanzania. Excludes Greystoke Mahale, Lamai, and Mkombe’s House July through September. Hmm… not much here to work with as their best properties are excluded at the best time of year.

Roving Bushtops, Serengeti, Tanzania: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 nights July through October 2018!

Sanctuary Retreats, Tanzania: Book 3 or more nights at any of Sanctuary Retreats’ camps and lodges in Tanzania and save up to 35% depending upon the season. Properties include Ngorongoro Crater Camp, Serengeti Migration Camp, Kusini, and Swala (tsetse flies can be a HUGE issue at both Kusini and Swala so we typically don’t recommend them).

Singita Grumeti Reserve, Serengeti, Tanzania: Book 6 nights at Singita Grumeti Reserve for the price of 5 nights. We suggest 3 nights at both Faru Faru and Sasakwa or 3 nights at Sabora Plains in combo with Faru Faru. Valid until December 19, 2018.

Singita Grumeti Reserve, Serengeti, Tanzania: Book 3 nights at Singita Explore (their mobile tented camp experience) and 2 nights at Singita Serengeti House and receive 1 of the nights at Explore for free. Valid until December 19, 2018.

Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania: As Ultimate Africa clients Singita will arrange a private candlelit dinner under the stars for you one evening.Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Potato Bush Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia: Stay 4 nights and receive additional nights 50% off! This works out to be 6 nights for the price of 5 or 8 nights for the price of 6… we suggest traveling anytime June through September.

Sausage Tree Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia: Stay 4 nights and receive free round trip light air transfers from Lusaka. This is an AWESOME property and we suggest traveling anytime June through September.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Sausage Tree Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia: Stay 4 nights and receive additional nights 50% off! This works out to be 6 nights for the price of 5 or 8 nights for the price of 6… we suggest traveling anytime June through September.

Sausage Tree Camp, Lower Zambezi, Zambia: Single guests stay with no single supplement!

Wilderness Safaris, Zambia:Guests who book 5 nights at any combination Busanga Bush Camp, Shumba, and Toka Leya (can be combined with properties in Botswana and Zimbabwe as well) will receive an additional night for free! Book 10 nights at receive 2 additional nights for free! Valid for travel through March 31, 2018 excluding festive season December 20, 2017 through January 10, 2018.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

African Bushcamps, Zimbabwe:This is a HUGE special… probably the best value in Africa today. Travel to Zimbabwe and stay at Somalisa, Somalisa Acacia, Somalisa Expeditions, or Bumi Hills before between January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018 for US $285 per adult / US $143 per child per night all inclusive (all park fees, activities, meals, drinks). Light air transfers into / out of camps is extra. Based on a minimum 6 night stay. Ultimate Africa Top Pick

&Beyond Matetsi River Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Guests staying 2 nights at Matetsi River Lodge will be transferred from the Victoria Falls Airport, by helicopter over Victoria Falls, to the Lodge. Your stay will also include a guided tour of the Falls and high tea at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel.Ultimate Africa Top Pick / Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Singita Pamushana, Zimbabwe: Book 4 nights at Singita Pamushana Lodge and receive 50% off the 4th night. Valid through May 31 and September 1 through December 19, 2018.

Singita Pamushana, Zimbabwe: Book 7 nights at Singita Pamushana Lodge and only pay for 5. Valid until December 19, 2018. A week may seem like a long time but trust us – you won’t want to leave! This is a very nice special.Ultimate Africa Top Pick

Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: As an Ultimate Africa guest receive a complimentary upgrade to the next higher room category. Upgrades are subject to availability upon check-in. Excludes August through October.Ultimate Africa Exclusive

Wilderness Safaris, Zimbabwe: Guests who book 5 nights at any combination Davison’s Camp, Little Makalolo Camp, Linkwasha Camp (can be combined with nights in Botswana and Zambia as well) will receive an additional 6th night for free! Book 10 nights at receive 2 additional nights for free! Valid for travel through March 31, 2018 excluding festive season December 20, 2017 through January 10, 2018.Ultimate Africa Top Pick